Sheep Farming and BiodiversityLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Student is able to assess sheep herd management in traditional and organic production, considering health management. Student can describe sheep breeds and genetic variation. Student can plan sheep winter feeding. Student is able to assess sheep grazing systems especially on areas with valuable nature biodiversity.

Content

Sheep herd production cycle, housing and management practices Sheep breeds and genetic variation Feeding and grazing plan Health care Biodiversity management by sheep grazing

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of animal physiology, feeding and genetics.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Selität lammaskatraan hoitotoimia tuotannon ja terveyden näkökulmasta. Havainnollistat lammasrotujen eroavia ominaisuuksia ja geneettisen monimuotoisuuden. Lasket katraan ruokinnan ja teet laidunnussuunnitelman.

Evaluation

Exam, poster, learning assignments.